2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | F-450 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 67 L |